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First-time projects don’t always go according to plan. In fact, one of the only things you can plan on are things not going according to plan. Miscalculation regarding timing, unforeseen complications, and unexpected teachable moments are just a few of the things that can cause a project to deviate from even the most carefully constructed plan.

On the banks of the Yellowstone river, just a few miles from the Montana/Wyoming border, sits a 100-year old stone arch. Across

An earlier version of this post was published in September, 2019. “Avoiding climate breakdown will require cathedral thinking. We

“How can we demystify coronavirus vaccines in order to help people make informed decisions about their health?” This is a question

Teachers in 3 different high schools connect students for dialogue and understanding.

How best to engage students during lockdown? This school decided on a space mission.

A successful 8th grade STEM/ELA unit, based on a PBLWorks project, with details on tech tools used.

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer's list of projects from various grade levels and subject areas.

A high school student's report on a social science/English project from the spring of 2020.

How high school students did a project on staying connected during a time of isolation.